Physicians Formula Organic Wear
100% Natrual Fakeout vs.
Origin Mascara
In the world of natural cosmetics there is one item everyone is
searching for: an amazing natural mascara. When I was playing with the idea of
switching to natural beauty products I had just run out of mascara. So after
doing some research with the help of a popular beauty blogger I saw Organic
Wear 100% Natural Fakeout Mascara getting some attention and decided
to give it a try because it was readily available at my local Target store. I tried
it and I can tell you I am now a fan of natural mascara. Recently, after my
Fakeout Mascara was on it’s last leg, I purchased Organic Wear 100%
Natural Origin Mascara. The following is a review and comparison of my
experience:
Product Claims
100% Recyclable Eco-Brush defines each lash with ultra-soft
plastic bristles. 100% Free of Harsh Chemicals, Synthetic Preservatives,
Parabens, Clumping, Smudging, Flaking, Fibers & Dyes. Hypoallergenic. Safe
for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
Ingredients
Fakeout: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit
Water*, Glycerin*, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Beeswax*, Microcrystalline Cellulose,
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax*, Tapioca Starch*, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch,
Stearic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder*, Oryza Sativa (Rice)
Extract*, Ceiba Pentandra Fiber Powder, Cellulose, Nylon-10/10, Aloe
Barbadensis Leaf Extract*, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract*, Glycine
Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract*, Glycerin, Magnesium
Aluminum Silicate, Water, Glyceryl Caprylate, Leuconostoc / Radish Root Ferment
Filtrate May Contain: Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide *Produced From Organic
Farming.
Origin: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water*, Glycerin*,
*Iron Oxides, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Beeswax*,
Jojoba Esters, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax*, Tapioca Starch*, Oryza
Sativa (Rice) Extract*, Stearic Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Olea
Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*, Cucumis Sativus
(Cucumber) Fruit Extract*, Cellulose Gum, Glycerin, Magnesium Aluminum
Silicate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate May
Contain: Titanium Dioxide *Produced From Organic Farming.
Price & Quantity
Fakeout: $9.95
Origin: $9.95
These products are not hard to find. They are available at a
number of national stores and online.
How to Use
Sweep mascara brush from lash base to tips. Apply multiple coats
for added volume.
Comparison
The biggest difference between these two products is the
packaging and the applicator brush.
Fakeout: I am a fan of this packaging because it
does not look like an eco or green product. The shape of the applicator handle
is very unique without feeling strange in your hand. This product has a fatter
rubber applicator of the two and is slightly shorter with finer
rubber bristles. The size did not take long to adjust to and seems comparable to other applicators on the market. With that in mind, this mascara
separates the lashes well without clumping while it lengthened and added
volume. I would attribute the volume I experienced to the applicator.
Origin: This packaging is more eco and green
inspired. This product has a slimmer rubber applicator of the two and is
slightly longer with thicker rubber bristles. The size was comfortable
and seems similar to other applicators on the market, however the thicker rubber
bristles act to separate better then the Fakeout mascara. With that in
mind, this mascara separates the lashes very well without clumping while adding
length. I would say of the two this did not add as much volume. I would
attribute the results I experienced to the applicator.
The Good and the Bad
Here are the pros:
Why I liked them:
I have long eyelashes that stick straight forward (they don’t
have much natural upward curl) and being a blonde, my eyelashes are also not
very dark. I’m happy to report that these mascaras cover from base to tip very
nicely and highlight the length of lashes. Both applicators do separate lashes
and do not encourage clumping (however, this does not always apply to
additional layers of mascara or reapplication). I love how it has made my naked
eyelashes feel! They feel moisturized and soft, not dry or brittle. These
mascaras are also easily washed away with gentle soap or oil. I like that I can
easily correct any mascara applying accidents.
Here are the con’s:
Why they fell short for me:
Knowing that I have long eyelashes that stick straight forward
(that don’t have much natural upward curl) finding a mascara to hold curl is
always something I look for. Unfortunately (I’m not surprise), I did not find
that with these mascaras. This is something I have learned to live with and is
only a minor issue for me. Also, these mascaras don’t provide a great amount of
volume. I might have long lashes but I am always looking for added fullness.
These don’t quite hit the mark, but do provided a natural look for everyday.
The biggest issues I noticed was the smudging and flaking. I
have noticed that with my oily skin smudging does occur unintentionally. I try
my best to avoid touching my eye area. Additionally, flaking is something that
I did noticed. This usually happens if I itched my eyes. Also, I have noticed
flaking at the end of the night or when I have had the mascara for a while. I
would suggest replacing your mascara if you are experiencing frequent flaking.
The Verdict
Overall, I have to say this is a decent natural mascara for the
price and availability. The ingredient lists look very similar to me (I'm no chemist by any means), which only gives me further validation of my feeling that these two products are similar in many ways. However, my favorite of the two products would be the
Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Mascara. Why? Because while Fakeout has
some added volume. Origin is better suited to lengthen and separate my long
lashes. It really comes down to preference of applicator for me. I would buy
these products again, but I am still on the hunt for the holy grail of natural
mascaras.
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